Statement
December 18, 2025
Citizens Union’s Statement in Response to DOI Report on the Conflicts of Interest Board’s Advisory Opinions
Public Ethics
Statement
November 18, 2025
Statement on Council’s Charter Commission Upcoming Vote on Ethics and Accountability Reforms
Charter RevisionMayoral RemovalPublic Ethics
Statement
July 9, 2025
Statement from Citizens Union in Response to Former NYPD Chiefs’ Civil Lawsuits Alleging Culture of Corruption and Retaliation
Police AccountabilityPublic Ethics
Statement
June 6, 2025
Citizens Union Applauds the Charter Commission for Embracing Key Accountability Reforms in New Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lauren Mannerberg, lauren@anatgerstein.com, 929-553-7702 Citizens Union's proposals to create a system to remove a…
Charter RevisionHonest and Accountable GovernmentMayoral RemovalPolice AccountabilityPublic Ethics
Statement
April 2, 2025
Citizens Union Statement on Dismissal of Charges Against Mayor Adams
For Immediate Release Contact: Lauren Mannerberg, lauren@anatgerstein.com, 929 553-7702 New York, NY (April 2, 2025) – Citizens Union today released…
Honest and Accountable GovernmentPublic Ethics
Statement
February 19, 2025
Citizens Union: Eric Adams Should No Longer Be Mayor of New York City
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE He should resign or be removed—but removal processes must be reformed New York, NY (February 19, 2025) – Citizens Union issues…
Honest and Accountable GovernmentMayoral RemovalPublic Ethics
Statement
February 18, 2025
Groups Applaud Court of Appeals Decision Upholding State Ethics Commission
For Immediate Release Tuesday, February 18, 2025 Watchdog and legal groups applauded today’s thoroughly-researched and argued decision by the NYS…
Honest and Accountable GovernmentPublic Ethics
Statement
February 14, 2025
Statement from Citizens Union on Former Acting U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon’s Resignation and Allegations Against Mayor Adams
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, NY (February 14, 2025) – Citizens Union issues the following statement from Board Chair John Avlon in response to…
Honest and Accountable GovernmentPublic Ethics
Statement
February 10, 2025
Statement from Citizens Union on DOJ Directive Dropping Charges Against Mayor Adams
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, NY (February 10, 2025) – Citizens Union issues the following statement from Executive Director Betsy Gotbaum and…
Honest and Accountable GovernmentPublic Ethics
Statement
January 8, 2025
Statement from Citizens Union in Response to Department of Investigation Report Revealing Harassment and Hostile Work Environment at the NYC Board of Elections
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, NY (January 8, 2025) – Citizens Union issues the following statement from Executive Director Betsy Gotbaum in…
Board of Elections ReformPublic Ethics